242 E 87th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90003
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OFF MARKET

242 E 87th Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90003

Southeast Los Angeles
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 956 sqft

$620,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,801/mo*
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$620,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 8, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,801/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
956 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School6 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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Description

Located in the heart of Los Angeles this freshly remodeled home is move-in-ready and awaits your personal touch!. The home features beautiful quartz counter tops in the kitchen, lovely ceiling fans, laminate flooring and tile and is equipped with a laundry area, large closets in each room, new plumbing & electrical and an ADT alarm system. With fresh landscaping and a long driveway for guests, this 3 bedroom 2 bath beauty is perfect for a family or investor. Sitting on a spacious ~5,200 sq ft lot, zoned LAR3 the new buyer has options. Only minutes from downtown this home is close to the 110 and 105 freeways. A must see!
242 E 87th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90003 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 956 sqft single-family home in Southeast Los Angeles, built in 1961. It last sold for $200,000 on Jul 5, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $620,100, with a rent estimate of $2,750/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 242 E 87th Pl

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Wall, GasHeating Fuel: Wall
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Floors: Tile, Laminate
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Dining Room

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1961Year Updated: 1961
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5200 sqft

Price History for 242 E 87th Pl

DatePriceEventSource
04/17/2017$375,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/20/2016$375,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/05/2016$200,000Sold
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Market trends in Southeast Los Angeles

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$630K
$1.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.4%
Price per sq ft
$569
$11MoM
Available listings
130
5MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,741
Assessment$359,624
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 242 E 87th Pl

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
222 W 87th St, Los Angeles, CA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$680,000
02/23/26
3
1
1,328
324 E 84th St, Los Angeles, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$420,000
11/25/25
3
1
1,008
214 E 85th St, Los Angeles, CA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$410,000
05/21/26
2
1
1,203
134 E 82nd Pl, Los Angeles, CA
0.47
Single-Family Home
$310,000
10/15/25
3
1
1,008
136 W 87th Pl, Los Angeles, CA
0.06
Single-Family Home
$540,000
06/25/26
3
1.5
1,326
122 W 86th Pl, Los Angeles, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$450,000
04/30/26
2
1
1,040
346 E 90th St, Los Angeles, CA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$593,000
11/13/25
2
1
1,096
429 E 92nd St, Los Angeles, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$619,000
04/16/26
2
1
884
633 E 92nd St, Los Angeles, CA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$500,000
10/30/25
3
1
680
202 W 86th Pl, Los Angeles, CA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$600,000
02/23/26
2
1
888

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Southeast Los Angeles
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What Locals Say about Southeast Los Angeles

At least 1446 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 52 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 34 % Say it's quiet

  • 27 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 25 % Say there are community events

  • 25 % Say parking is easy

  • 23 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Jaykaysunday31
    "It is a crime area but not high crime neighbors respect each other we can walk our dogs freely just please pick up after your animals"
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  • Esmee.zaratee94
    "It’s okay don’t like how there’s rarely no parking. Some streets are to small but I like how there’s parks around and lots of stores. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of diversity among people all work together on other neighborhood apps to locate missing pets and help contribute to an overall sense of safety that is hard to achieve especially around the Florence -graham area"
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  • Jaykaysunday31
    "I have lived here for years. I walk around here freely and I always feel safe. The markets carry fresh fruits and veggies as well as the people are always friendly"
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  • Ari Casanova
    "Nothing! It’s crowded, people going homeless and no official makes a different. People are aware of the area. "
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  • Arreolamariae
    "Not much of events around the are, to much homeless rv park around the area. To much trash around homeless. Looks so dirty "
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  • Calebsanchez87
    "There’s definitely Long side walks and a decent amount of large parks Maybe not the safest though and stray dogs around"
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  • Kandice Speedracer Weaver
    "Parks After Dark are my most favorite events I usually attend them with my son because it feels safe. I also take my nieces and nephews because they enjoy the events as well."
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  • Gwendolyn Anthony
    "Not available bad this scares is not safe for the disable. B very careful. Senior citizen beware. Safety is a issues"
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  • Lucy Ceja
    "Dogs that are kept inside are too loud and some dogs even can jump the fence. Lots of dogs also leave outside no owner no leashed not dangerous dogs "
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog owners in this area who not lol or here because no one picks up after their dogs it’s all over the side walks in the bushes along with all the trash and dirt "
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  • Trulia User
    "People would get their Dogs stolen. Do not move here. It's not safe. Do not recommend at all. Move in at your own Risk. We are movinv away! "
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  • Trulia User
    "I been living here all my life and it always great to meet new people and be friendly with everyone around you no matter who you are there’s always a way to communicate with each other’s "
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  • Trulia User
    "if you can don't live here want to move out of here badly just everything so expensive so if you can trust me stay as far as possible from south LA aka the jungle "
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  • Trulia User
    "safety in the neighborhood and what kind of predetadors to watch it for I think that's one of the most things important to know about child safety is our risk arr they any parks nearby or schools libraries "
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  • Trulia User
    "The events for kids in the evenings in the weekends. They are pretty great to entertain family and have kids out of trouble. Amazing activities."
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a train around the corner and multiple bus routes, traveling to downtown is only 6 stops away "
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  • Trulia User
    "Stray dogs and cats all over the place. Litter and homeless people all over the place. Not a safe place to take a dog on a walk UNLESS it’s a certified guard dog "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s actually good in the neighborhood but I wished there were more busses since it gets busy during the mornings "
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  • Trulia User
    "been living here 26 years in my house no problem I walk in area for excriseing it cool iam older woman "
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  • Trulia User
    "yes I see people walking yes I say hi to them yes they say hi to me everybody feels comfortable with each other all is good"
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  • Trulia User
    "I drive sometimes catch that bus or train walk depending on weather time and traffic or distance of my destination "
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  • Trulia User
    "It has its own culture, tagging on the wall, people are always playing music, it is a lively community "
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  • Trulia User
    "A very nice neighborhood to live and bring up a family the center of LA you can go anywhere because the 110 & 10 are close and get get anywhere else in minutes "
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  • Trulia User
    "Unfortunately, there are no community events that are taking place in or near this neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everything is bad here freeways people neighborhood is not clean…..is not safe not nice Can even walk ."
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  • Trulia User
    "I’ve grown up here. It’s a nice place. A little rough around the edges sometimes but an alright place to settle. "
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  • Trulia User
    "be kind but please be safe, keep tabs on your children and pets, its not very safe here past dark "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone knows each other or atleast knows who’s who. People are mostly friendly but lots of gang activities."
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  • Trulia User
    "None, people are bitter with each other. Neighbors cause a lot of issues. It’s very dirty and there is a lot of homeless people walking around. Gang activity is also a big problem "
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  • Trulia User
    "Have lived here for 4 years, the neighborhood has been good to us. Schools a good. It’s safe for families to walk in the parks"
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  • Trulia User
    "We have Bloc parties and flea markets every weekend and a very family oriented neighborhood Close to everything if you choose to drive or take public transportation"
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  • Trulia User
    "Its not always safe but many people who live around are careful of things. Gives few liberties but need a bit of enforcement in some parts. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice city to live, people are genuinely and kind. Stors and transportation available. Schools for kids "
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  • Trulia User
    "Full of prostitution and drug sales , this area is not good area to live or raise a family cause is not safe "
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  • Trulia User
    "Been here for 22 years. For me the only perk to living in a urban area such as this is cheap rent & bargain stores that’s it!"
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  • Trulia User
    "Not a great neighborhood to raise children! Parks aren't used just for kids, but for crackheads and people that have nothing better to do. Too many homeless. Doesn't feel safe to walk around the neighborhood. "
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  • Catherine A.
    "It’s peaceful and I enjoy bing in this area there are things hay could be better but over all it’s a nice neighborhood can’t complain at all . "
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  • Rakia C.
    "it’s a nice place to grow up especially when you know a lot of people it sorta becomes your other family & some of the parks are really nice"
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  • Bryanorlandoelias
    "It’s safe for kids if you limit them to not going outside after dark. It’s south central what do you expect "
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